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Propriano

Propriano Shore Excursions

20 February, 2019

Tucked away on the south-west coast of Corsica is the ancient fishing port of Propriano. Although it has a history dating back to the Ancient Greeks most of the buildings on view today are from the early 19th century. Its attractive marina is a popular port of call for luxury yachts sailing around the Mediterranean and a growing number of small cruise ships. Passengers arriving at the port can enjoy a visit to some spectacular local beaches or take excursions into the traditional Corsican countryside.

Bastia

Bastia Shore Excursions

12 February, 2019

Located on the north-east of Corsica the city of Bastia has a history dating back to the 14th century when it was occupied by the Genoese. Its port deals with ferry services to the French and Italian mainlands together with neighbouring islands which makes it one of the busiest in the whole of France. Cruise ship passengers can enjoy a day in port wandering around Bastia’s historic attractions or can head off on shore excursions to the nearby wine region of Patrimonio or visit the spectacular Cap Corse peninsula.

L'Île-Rousse

L’Île-Rousse Shore Excursions

7 February, 2019

Located on the north-west coast of Corsica the port town of L’Île-Rousse has a long history dating back as far as 5000 BC. As early as 1000 BC it is known to have been a prosperous trading post which would later become occupied by the Romans until the 4th century AD. Following that period it remained largely uninhabited until the 18th century when Pasquale Paoli, the father of Corsican independence, established a port here which wouldn’t be controlled by the ruling Genoese.

Calvi

Calvi Shore Excursions

1 February, 2019

The citizens of Calvi on the north-west coast of Corsica claim that contrary to popular belief, Christopher Columbus was not born in Genoa in 1451 but was actually born in their port town some ten years earlier. If there is any truth to their claim you’d have to wonder why the great explorer ever left such a beautiful place!

Porto-Vecchio

Porto-Vecchio Shore Excursions

22 January, 2019

Located on the south-east coast of Corsica the port town of Porto-Vecchio has a long history dating back to Roman times. Built on malarial salt marshes the town was largely abandoned after the Romans left until the 16th century. Malaria was only eradicated during the Second World War thanks to the efforts of Allied soldiers.

Bonifacio

Bonifacio Shore Excursions

18 January, 2019

Looking towards Sardinia on the southern coast of Corsica lies the delightful port town of Bonifacio. Historically, the town dates back to the 9th century AD when its citadel overlooking the harbour was built as a defence against pirates. Today this busy harbour caters for small cruise ships, ferry services to Sardinia and a large number of private leisure yachts.

Ajaccio

Ajaccio Shore Excursions

14 January, 2019

Located off the west coast of Italy, the French island of Corsica is best known as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Cruise ships arrive in the port city of Ajaccio which is the island’s capital where reminders of the French Emperor abound. Blessed with a charming old centre with many attractive shops, cafés and restaurants the city is an easy place to enjoy a day in port.

Saint-Raphael

Saint-Raphael Shore Excursions

21 December, 2018

Saint-Raphael is a family-friendly holiday resort located on the Côte d’Azur midway between Saint-Tropez and Cannes. Its heyday was in the late 19th century when beautiful Belle Époque mansions were built along its seafront overlooking the Mediterranean. The resort is home to a small but charming Old Town with a number of interesting attractions including an excellent archaeological museum.

La Seyne-sur-Mer

La Seyne-sur-Mer (Toulon) Shore Excursions

18 December, 2018

Located across the harbour from Toulon in south-eastern France, the town of La Seyne-sur-Mer has long been associated with the shipbuilding industry. The decline in this traditional industry has seen a transformation in its local economy as resources have been diverted into its tourist infrastructure which has culminated in an impressive new cruise terminal to the east of town.

Cassis

Cassis Shore Excursions

12 December, 2018

Located on the western edge of the Côte d’Azur, between Marseille and Toulon, the charming Port of Cassis is home to an array of stylish cafés and restaurants which attract well-to-do Marseillais every weekend. The town is well-known for its wine production and serves as a gateway to the nearby Calanques National Park.

Bandol Shore Excursions

4 December, 2018

Located on the Côte d’Azur between Cassis and Toulon the French commune of Bandol is well-known in international wine circles for its acclaimed red and rosé wines. Its main town of the same name is a popular seaside resort attracting mainly French families during the peak holiday season. Together with its fine sandy beach the town is home to a lovely promenade overlooking the Mediterranean and a fine selection of attractive cafés, restaurants and boutiques.

Le Havre

Le Havre (Paris) Shore Excursions

27 November, 2018

Overlooking the English Channel on the west coast of France, Le Havre has become a popular port of call for cruise ships since the marketing people branded it the “Gateway to Paris”. In spite of the 200km drive to the French capital many passengers make a beeline for the tour buses heading for Paris as soon as they disembark.

Dubai

Discover the Best of Dubai During a 24 or 48 Hour Stopover

16 November, 2018

Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest in the world which is served by around 150 different airlines. Whilst many visitors arrive here on winter holidays, others use Dubai as a stopover on long-haul flights to the Far East, Africa and Australasia.

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